Instructions

Begin with the bar racked at around knee height. Place yourself in front of the bar, with your feet directly under it. Have your feet approximately hip width apart and grab hold of the bar with a double overhand grip. Lift the bar off the rack, and move back a step in to position.

Slowly lower the weight with a bend in your knees, bending at the hips and keeping your back in a tight neutral position. Lower the bar until you feel a slight stretch in your hamstrings - usually when the weight is halfway between your knees and your ankles - then drive your hips forwards and use your hamstrings and glutes to power back up to standing. Repeat for desired number of reps.